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Q+A: Rehabilitating a sprained ankle
By Martin Haines on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
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Q: I recently turned my ankle and suffered a pulled ligament as a result. After 10 days in a cast and a week in an ankle support, I’m now able to run again. But I’m concerned about long-term weakness. Is there anything I can do to strengthen the ankle, and should I run in a sup...

Q+A: Beating worn vertebrae
By Simon Moyes on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
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Q I am a 50-year-old runner, and I’ve averaged 20-40 miles a week for the last 25 years. A year ago – just after completing some sit-ups – I starting getting severe back pain around my mid-spine, which extended around the chest and into the abdomen. This has been diagnosed as wo...

Q+A: Why this sudden calf soreness?
By Martin Haines on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
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Q Until two years ago I ran three times a week on woodland trails, but have recently joined colleagues for lunchtime runs, mainly on pavements. Since then I’ve experienced pain in both legs from just below my calf muscle to the Achilles tendon, particularly during faster session...

Q+A: What are the effects of altitude training?
By Professor Craig Sharp on 19/08/2005 14:22:43
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Q I understand that haemoglobin levels increase following a stay at altitude. I am soon off to the Alps for a couple of months and wonder how my training will be affected. Will it make my blood thicken, potentially leading to heart attacks? I know cyclists who take synthesised e...

Q+A: Is my running technique correct?
By on 12/10/2011 10:43:55

Q. There are two very different running techniques: running tall versus running with a slight forward lean. Which is right?A. Each person's running technique needs to be assessed on an individual basis. The debate about leaning slightly forwards aims to encourage athletes to land...

Q+A: Is coffee an acceptable recovery drink?
By on 12/04/2011 11:00:57

Q. I quite often 'refuel' with a coffee after a long run or ride. Is this doing me more harm than good, or is it an acceptable recovery drink?A. Restoring water and electrolyte balance is an essential part of the recovery process after any exercise that results in sweat loss and ...

Q+A: Why this sudden hamstring tightness?
By Andrew Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
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Q During a recent run, my left hamstring seemed to become quite tight. I’m worried that I’ve picked up a strain, but as I’m training for the Flora London Marathon, I’m reluctant to see a physio who’ll just tell me to ‘rest’. At the moment I’m stretching the hamstring before and ...

RW's Ultimate Marathon Q+A
By on 07/05/2002 19:03:13
Help! The answers to some common marathon training questions

Q: I don't know what pace to run at. A: The good news is that our schedules provide you with the perfect balance of slow runs, fast runs, short runs and long runs. (And rest days, of course.) They're allessential for building up the strength and stamina that you need to run a mar...

Marathon Nutrition Q+A: Nick Morgan
By Nick Morgan on 20/02/2009 17:39:10
Discover the answers to some of your frequently-asked fuel and hydration questions with these highlights from our live forum debate with Lucozade Sport's Lead Sport Scientist Nick Morgan

Q. I ran the Flora London Marathon last year and took gels every 45 minutes along with water and sports drinks when they were available. Is 45 minutes about right, or too frequent or infrequent? My feeling from last year was almost that I'd taken on too much... Neil Bolton A...

Marathon Q+A: Steve Smythe
By Steve Smythe on 19/03/2009 17:07:49
Experienced coach - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Steve Smythe answers your frequently-asked marathon questions

GETTY IMAGES Q. What single aspect of training would help me run a faster marathon? Intervals, tempo sessions or more miles? Johnny BlazeA. Unfortunately, it's just not that simple. Making improvements is all about the ...

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